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Gert Nygårdshaug

Gert Hermod Nygårdshaug (born 22 March 1946 at Tynset) is a Norwegian author. He has written poems, children's books and novels, and is in particular known for the series of crime novels featuring the gastronomer amateur detective Fredric Drum. Nygårdshaug's writing enjoys a diverse background from his extensive knowledge and travelling, in particular in South America.

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Gert Nygårdshaug

Gert Nygårdshaug 2 Oslo bokfestival 2011 (cropped)

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Born
22 March 1946
Birthplace
Tynset, Norway
Birth Name
Gert Hermod Nygårdshaug
Occupation
Author
Nationality
Norway
Fields
creative and professional writing
Education
University of Oslo
Honours
Cappelen Prize
Languages
Norwegian

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Gert Hermod Nygårdshaug (born 22 March 1946 at Tynset) is a Norwegian author. He has written poems, children's books and novels, and is in particular known for the series of crime novels featuring the gastronomer amateur detective Fredric Drum. Nygårdshaug's writing enjoys a diverse background from his extensive knowledge and travelling, in particular in South America.

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